Security Guard - Provisional

Nassau BOCES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau BOCES in New York is seeking a Security Guard on a provisional basis. You will be required to obtain and maintain NYS security guard registration and be prepared to take the civil service exam when announced.

The role involves patrolling school buildings and grounds, controlling traffic, and supporting safety during events. A high school diploma and at least six months of security experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school.
• Six months of satisfactory law enforcement and/or security operations experience.
• Continuing possession of NYS security guard registration.

Responsibilities

• Patrols and protects school buildings and grounds, and ensures the safety of persons using the premises.
• Maintains security and order.
• Directs and regulates the flow of traffic.
• Inspects parked vehicles for parking authorization and reports violators.
• Assists in crowd control.
• Acts as an internal fire guard at extra-curricular activities.
• Assists in making security surveys and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Assists in fire drills and fire inspections.
• Maintains security log book and prepares required daily reports.
• Issues and controls building and room keys, as required.

Skills

Safety procedures

Emergency response

Patrol operations

Traffic control

Report writing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Two-way radio

Security equipment

Job description

You must have the qualifications to become a provisional hire in the Security Guard title; you will be required to take the exam when announced by Nassau County Civil Service as well as be reachable when the exam is established.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Patrols and protects school buildings and grounds, and ensures the safety of persons using the premises; performs related duties as required.

Complexity Of Duties

Under general supervision, the duties are routine and require the exercise of judgment in patrolling and protecting school buildings and grounds, and ensuring the safety of persons using the premises.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• 1.Patrols and protects school buildings and grounds, and ensures the safety of persons using the premises.
• 2.Maintains security and order.
• 4.Directs and regulates the flow of traffic.
• 5.Inspects parked vehicles for parking authorization, and reports violators.
• 6.Assists in crowd control.
• 7.Acts as an internal fire guard at extra-curricular activities.
• 8.Assists in making security surveys, and makes appropriate recommendations.
• 9.Assists in fire drills and fire inspections.
• 10.Maintains security log book, and prepares required daily reports.
• 11.Issues and controls building and room keys, as required.
• 12.Supervises Security Aides, as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 1.Knowledge of the principles and practices of buildings and grounds safety and security precautions.
• 2.Ability to respond effectively to emergency situations.
• 3.Ability to patrol buildings and grounds.
• 4.Ability to direct and regulate the flow of traffic.
• 5.Ability to maintain order during emergency situations.
• 6.Ability to participate in security surveys, fire drills, and fire inspections.
• 7.Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• 8.Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• 9.Ability to learn the operation of a two-way radio.
• 10.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience

• Graduation from high school
• Six months of satisfactory law enforcement and/or security operations experience.

Necessary Special Requirement

Continuing possession of registration as a security guard issued by the New York State Department of State.

NOTE:

Experience, as outlined above, in excess of the six-month requirement, may be substituted for high school education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two years.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, victim of domestic violence status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES does not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, [e-mail] and/or Mark Raimondi - Acting Director, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2347, [e-mail]. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.